La Plata County, CO Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, 187 customers in La Plata County, Colorado were without power, reported by La Plata Electric Assn, Inc.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| La Plata Electric Assn, Inc | 187 |
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La Plata County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in La Plata County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 166 significant power outages in La Plata County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Feb 15–16, 2019) came when a winter storm left 17,764 customers (48% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 34 min of power per year, more than the Colorado average of 2 hr 58 min. That ranks 19th of 57 Colorado counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
February is the riskiest month: it accounted for 20% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 54 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in La Plata County has held roughly steady recently: about 3 hr 13 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 3 hr 55 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Oct 23, 2025) affected 1,985 customers (5.4%).
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 15–16, 2019 | 17,764(48%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 2 | Aug 5–6, 2017 | 13,471(36.4%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | May 26, 2017 | 11,879(32.1%) | 1 | Tornadoes |
| 4 | Mar 1–2, 2024 | 9,448(25.5%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 5 | Aug 3, 2023 | 9,426(25.5%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in La Plata County?
Electric companies with service territory in La Plata County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (CO) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xcel Energy (Colorado) | Investor Owned | 1,605,246 | Not reporting | |
| La Plata Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | 47,488 | 187 out | |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | 15 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Colorado. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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La Plata County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in La Plata County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 1:45 AM EST, 187 customers in La Plata County were without power according to La Plata Electric Assn, Inc.
Which electric company serves La Plata County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Public Service Co of Colorado, La Plata Electric Assn, Inc, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration provide electric service in La Plata County, Colorado.
What was the worst power outage in La Plata County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Feb 15–16, 2019. It peaked at 17,764 customers without power (48% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to winter storm.
How often does the power go out in La Plata County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 166 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 34 min of power per year, and on 54 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "La Plata County, CO Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/colorado/la-plata-county